A group of friends or family will find this renovated 18th-century villa and Guest House an ideal base from which to explore the Florentine countryside. Set on 350 hectares (864 acres), the hilltop wine estate overlooks a 900-year-old castle and is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and forests with excellent hiking and biking trails. The grounds have gardens, a swimming pool and an outdoor pizza oven. Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary tour of the castle and a wine tasting. This farmhouse is close to Casa Rufina on the same estate. Both can be rented together for a large group.

Location Description

The villa is located two kilometers from the nearest town of Santa Brigida, where there are shops, restaurants, a post office, church, and pharmacy. To the north is Fiesole, which dates back to Etruscan times and houses remains of ancient city walls, Roman baths, a theater and castle. Today it is famous for its part in E.M. Forster’s “A Room With A View.” Of course, the primary attraction of the greater area is the city of Florence, renowned for its art and culture. A train station is located six kilometers from the property, but a rental car is highly recommended. Free parking is available on property.

(350 ha)
A quiet, paved road leads to the villa, which is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and woods. The private outdoor area has a garden and swimming pool (5 mt x 10 mt, 150 cm deep, open May to September) flanked by lounge chairs and sunbeds. There is also a table and chairs in a covered loggia, a barbecue and an outdoor pizza oven.

Interior Description

(180 m2)Ground Floor: This floor has a kitchen with an oven, toaster, dishwasher and Italian coffee maker, plus a dining room with a table and chairs for 8 (additional chairs can be brought in from outside). There is one bedroom with a queen-size bed (160 cm) and an en suite bathroom with a shower. There is also another bathroom with a shower.

First Floor: There is a living room with two sofa beds (each for one person) and a flat-screen TV. There are also three bedrooms. The first has a queen-size bed (160 cm), single bed, and an en suite bathroom with a shower. The other two bedrooms each have two twin beds (90 cm each) that can be joined together upon prior request to form a king-size bed. Both have en suite bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with a bathtub with handheld shower head.

Guest House: There is a living room with a TV, a single sofa bed, a kitchen with an oven, toaster, Italian coffee maker, and a dining table that seats 6. There is one bedroom with a queen-size bed (160 cm) and one bathroom with shower.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

Housekeeping: 20 Euros per hour

Linen Change: 15 Euros per person

Portable Baby Crib: Upon request

High Chair: Upon request

Babysitting: 20 Euros per hour

Pool Towels: 5 Euros per towel

Chauffeur/Driver: Upon request

Please Note:

This property is on the same estate as
Casa Rufina,
and can be rented together to accommodate more people.

Window screens on the bedroom windows only.

The second bedroom in the guest house has bunk beds, appropriate for young people.

Guests must provide their own charcoal for barbecue.

During high season arrivals must be on Saturday.

Features and Amenities

Walk To Town

Free Parking on Premises

Independent Villa

Barbecue

Outside Area - Private

Outside Dining

Pool Towels

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool - Private

TV - English Channels Available

Internet - Wireless

American Coffee Maker

Dishwasher

Electric Tea Kettle

Hair Dryer

Iron and Board

Oven

Toaster

Toaster Oven

Washing Machine

Fans Available - Upon Request

Firewood Available - Included

Heating - Whole House

Window Screens - Partial House

High Chair

Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request

Cook Service Available - Extra Cost

Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Reception Office

Property Seasons & Rates (USD)

Date Range

Weekly

4 Nights

3 Nights

MinStay

Jan-01-2019Dec-31-2019

$7,526$6,773

$5,776$5,198

$4,376$3,938

1 wk

For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

Mon
4:00 PM
-
6:00 PM

Tue
4:00 PM
-
6:00 PM

Wed
4:00 PM
-
6:00 PM

Thu
4:00 PM
-
6:00 PM

Fri
4:00 PM
-
6:00 PM

Sat
4:00 PM
-
6:00 PM

Conditions *

Security Deposit

Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 500 EUR

Additional Expenses

Heating - Weekly Charge: 195 EUR

Telephone (If Available): According to consumption

Internet Access - Weekly Charge: 20 EUR

Weekly Cleaning Charge (Mandatory): 195 EUR

Other Notes

Housekeeping available upon request at an extra charge

Heating (in Italy): Allowed by law from November 1 - April 1; some exceptions for extreme weather

Arrival Fee (Outside Posted Times): Payable upon arrival

Departure Time: 10:00 am

UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A FORM FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES. IF ARRIVING AT DIFFERENT TIMES GUESTS HAVE 24 HOURS TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE OR OWNERS WILL BE FINED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day

* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.